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Stitcher

Shrewsbury , MA

Posted: 07/12/2023 Industry: Manufacturing Operations Job Number: 15827

Job Description

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Title: Stitcher
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering
  • Duration: Temp to Perm
  • Pay rate: $19/hr
  • Job Location: Shrewsbury, MA
  • Job# 15827

JOB SUMMARY:
This position will operate a variety of industrial sewing machines in the production of Aerospace Life Support Systems soft goods, such as pressure/space suits.  Must work from patterns, written work instructions, and samples.



DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required:
  • Read and utilize patterns and samples as required.
  • General stitching using a commercial sewing machine.
  • Perform zig zag and serge stitches with proficiency.
  • Use of a variety of materials such as nylon and canvas.
  • Other duties as required.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:
  • Employees work under close supervision.
  • Employees have little or no decision-making responsibility.
  • The employee has little or no impact on the decisions of others.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • General stitching abilities ideally using a commercial machine.
  • Well versed in the U.S. measuring system, both fractions and decimals.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English. 
  • Able to work from patterns and samples.
  • Attention to detail and good communication skills required.
 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 1-3  years’ experience in related field.
  • Experience with sewing machines and experience with a variety of stitches, commercial experience preferred.
  • Basic, introductory on-the-job training.
Physical Demands/Efforts
  • Manual dexterity to move fabric through sewing machine.
  • Physical strength as required for certain materials.
  • Occasional physical exertion includes some lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Mental & Visual Demands
  • Attention to small details.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Work is routine and consistent from day to day.
  • Visual effort, need to be able to see very small details.
  • Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time.
Work Environment and Hazards
  • Factory not temperature controlled.
  • Use of a commercial sewing machine, caution regarding hands at all times while using.
  • Safety glasses required, provided by the company if needed.
  • Occasional exposure to dust, heat and other environmental factors may at times be objectionable.
  • Some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.



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Meet Your Recruiter

Emily Donahue
Regional Recruiting Manager

  • Directthe recruitment efforts for both the Quincy, MA and Providence, RI branches. 
  • Manages a distributed team of recruiting leads, individual contributor recruiters and account managers. 
  • Responsible for leading the fulfillment and execution of sourcing, recruiting, sales and business development practices across the region. 
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